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      Tyson Fury issues chilling X-rated threat to Oleksandr Usyk as he looks for revenge in December rematch

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      TYSON FURY is hungry for revenge on heavyweight rival Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King suffered a split-decision loss to Usyk in May, ending his incredible unbeaten record.Tyson Fury has issued a warning to Oleksandr UsykCredit: PAThe Gypsy King claimed Usyk didn’t ‘finish the job’ when they last foughtCredit: GettyHe was forced to surrender his WBC heavyweight title as a result, but is now determined to win it back in December’s rematch.The two fighters will meet again in Saudi Arabia just before Christmas, with Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO belts on the line.Fury issued a warning to the Ukrainian on social media this week, insisting he will be world champion once again by the end of this year.The Gypsy King claimed Usyk “couldn’t finish the job” in May – even though he won the fight.Read More in SportHe wrote on Instagram: “You had your shot but couldn’t finish the job! mistake!”Now your about to feel the wrath of a menace!”F*** @usykaa f*** @klimasmanagement f*** @alex.krassyuk & if your down with Usyk then f*** you2! Gypsy king 2024 coming for you! Dec21 is mine.”Me against the world. Incoming 3x heavyweight champ!”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBoxing legend Hasim Rahman recently claimed that Fury is a shell of his former self when making his fight prediction.He said: “I think Deontay Wilder got a big play in this Usyk and Tyson Fury rematch.”I believe Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury took everything out of each other.”I think they’re both shells of their former selves, and I believe Usyk will win this rematch by stoppage.”I know he knows he can drop him and hurt him, and now I think the confidence is there. I think he’s going to win by stoppage.”Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

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      Chris Eubank Jr reveals shock talks to fight Conor McGregor and opens up on ‘crazy’ night out with ‘very drunk’ UFC star

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has revealed shock talks to fight Conor McGregor – after the pair enjoyed a “crazy” night out in Dubai. Eubank returns to the ring on October 12 in Saudi Arabia against Kamil Szeremeta. Chris Eubank Jr pictured with Conor McGregorCredit: instagram @chriseubankjrAnd ahead of the bout, DAZN went through the middleweight’s Instagram pictures to probe him on the origins of his posts. One included him and McGregor putting their fists up to the camera. And Eubank said: “This was a crazy night out in Dubai. Conor was very drunk.”And we had a great time. You know, there’s actually been talks of me and him actually having a boxing match at some point.READ MORE IN BOXING”The fans have said that they want to see that. How interesting that would be.”That’s definitely something that I’m open to exploring, let’s just say that.”McGregor, 36, put his UFC career on hold in 2017 to fight Floyd Mayweather, 47, losing in ten rounds. Eubank, 35, was actually in Mayweather’s training camp and received words of praise from McGregor. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “I like Chris Eubank Sr. And Jr’s not bad, Jr’s good as well. “Jr’s got some good work rate and he’s a confident young man he follows in his father’s footsteps.” Boxing world champion breaks silence to confirm talks to fight Conor McGregor in never-before-seen two-bout deal Eubank’s last fight came in September 2023 when he stopped Liam Smith, 36, in ten rounds of their rematch seven months after losing in the fourth. McGregor meanwhile has been out since 2021 when he suffered a broken leg in the octagon. And he suffered a further setback when his June 29 return against Michael Chandler, 38, was cancelled due to a toe injury. McGregor recently revealed boxing star Terence Crawford, 37, turned down a never-before-seen two-fight cage and ring deal. More

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      Jai Opetaia vs Jack Massey: Date, exact ring walk, TV channel and live stream for cruiserweight title fight

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      JAI OPETAIA will continue his march in the cruiserweight division on the undercard of the Artur Beterbiev vs Dimitry Bivol blockbuster. The Australian, 29, has now amassed 25 wins with 19 KOs and fights for a third time in Saudi Arabia, having beaten Mairis Briedis in their rematch in May.Jai Opetaia and Jack Massey meet for the cruiserweight world title on October 12Credit: GettyOpetaia, who is expected to one day make the move to heavyweight, will be defending his IBF crown against Jack Massey – who was on a scaffolding site just two years ago.Brit Massey, 31, stunned Isaac Chamberlain at Selhurst Park in June to win the Commonwealth and European crowns and earn his shot at the current cruiserweight king.When is Jai Opetaia vs Jack Massey?The fight takes place on Saturday, October 12.Their ring walk is expected to take place at approximately 8.30pm BST (11.30pm local) but that will be subject to change on the night.Opetaia vs Massey is taking place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which can host up to 30,000 fans,The fight will be 12 rounds for the IBF world cruiserweight title.It is part of the full undercard for the super-fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dimitry Bivol.What TV channel is Jai Opetaia vs Jack Massey on and can it be live streamed?The fight will be broadcast live as part of that Riyadh Season show but will be a pay-per-view event.In the UK, all of DAZN, TNT Sports and Sky Sports will broadcast the card.DAZN and TNT have set the PPV price at £19.99, while Sky are yet to confirm their price point.It can also be streamed on the Sky Sports and DAZN apps as well as Discovery+.In the US, Opetaia vs Massey will be available on ESPN+ for $14.99 – the main event is free, however.Alternatively, follow every fight with SunSport’s LIVE BLOG.What is the full card?Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol (for IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titles)Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil SzeremetaFabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke (for British heavyweight title)Jai Opetaia vs Jack Massey (for IBF cruiserweight title)Ben Whittaker vs Liam CameronSkye Nicolson vs Raven Chapman (for WBC women’s featherweight title)Mohammaed Alakel vs Jesus GonzalezWhat’s been said?Opetaia said: “We want to be the undisputed cruiserweight champion”We want to collect the belts and then we want to move up and collect more belts either the bridgerweight or the heavyweight.”A three-division world champion sounds good.Most read in Boxing”I am the best cruiserweight in the world.”It’s easy to say that stuff. I’ve just got to keep proving it. I’ve got to prove it again on the 12th and prove it my next fight and keep collecting these belts.”Massey said: “I quite like [being the underdog]. “I’ve always been that underdog guy, from my amateur days. I’ve had to borrow boots, shorts and fight kit.”I know I’ve got a very tough night ahead of me, he’s the top guy in the cruiserweight division, but I believe I can get in there, beat him, give it my all and leave everything in there.” More

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      Anthony Joshua already ‘in talks’ over next fight after brutal Daniel Dubois KO loss leaves career on the brink

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has already held talks over his next move following his destruction at the hands of Daniel Dubois.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion suffered a brutal fifth-round KO defeat to his former sparring partner at Wembley last month.Anthony Joshua went to war with Daniel Dubois at Wembley last monthCredit: GETTYAJ suffered a brutal fifth-round KO loss to his former sparring partnerCredit: PAJoshua and promoter Eddie Hearn have already held talks with Saudi bigwig Turki Alalshikh about his next moveCredit: X@TURKI_ALALSHIKHJoshua, 34, has seemingly set his sights on an immediate rematch with the IBF king, who dropped him a staggering FOUR TIMES on his way to a career-best win.And promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed the Watford warrior has already held discussions with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh over his next move.During an appearance on talkSPORT, he said: “If it is up to AJ, the rematch is 100 per cent on. He’s like, ‘Let me at him, I know I can beat him’.”But we will talk internally as a team and advise him on what is best, I think we are leaning towards the immediate rematch and I think it is going to be difficult to convince AJ otherwise.READ MORE ON AJ”Those talks began a couple of days after the fight and we will sit down with His Excellency in Riyadh next week.”As a team, we had a meeting this morning with 258 MGt (Joshua’s management), and spoke to Ben Davison last night.”Joshua pursued immediate rematches with Andy Ruiz Jr and Oleksandr Usyk after losing to the pair in 2019 and 2021 respectively.And Hearn admits it will be difficult to convince AJ to pursue anything other than immediate revenge against Dubois.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Matchroom Boxing chief said: “It’s up to us to feed back to AJ our thoughts and he will make the final decision.”And it will be very difficult for him not to try and want to beat Daniel Dubois.”Anthony Joshua brutally told his career is ‘OVER’ as boxing promoter suggests final ‘good’ fight after Dubois KO Many fight fans have called for Joshua to bring the curtain down on his glittering career following his crushing loss to Dubois.But AJ has no intention of hanging up his gloves any time soon, saying in his post-fight interview: “Before I came here, I’m always saying to myself, ‘I’m a fighter for life.'”We rolled the dice at success and we came up short and we roll it again. We keep rolling the dice.”AJ added a few days later: “”We came up short. But we have to look at all the positives.”That’s the mindset and the perspective we have to have. Look what we have achieved in 11 years, it’s phenomenal.”I want to thank every single one of you who has been riding with me.”What a rollercoaster journey – and you know what the problem is? It’s far from over yet.”Anthony Joshua insists retirement ISN’T on the cards for himCredit: GETTY More

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      Boxing world champion breaks silence to CONFIRM talks to fight Conor McGregor in never-before-seen two-bout deal

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      TERENCE CRAWFORD has CONFIRMED talks to fight Conor McGregor – but admitted no amount of money could tempt him into the MMA cage.McGregor revealed an offer was on the table for a never-before-seen two-fight deal in boxing and MMA with Crawford. Terence Crawford confirmed talks to fight Conor McGregorCredit: GettyMcGregor revealed Crawford turned the deal downCredit: GettyBut the former undisputed world boxing champion is not getting kicked or elbowed for any number. Crawford said to Bernie the Boxer: “I told Conor, ‘Hell no’. “They called me and they offered me the fight and me and Conor got on the phone and started trying to figure something out.”And I told him, ‘Man I ain’t getting into no octagon with you so you can be kicking me and elbow me and s***’.READ MORE IN UFC”He started laughing and s*** and he said ‘Man, I respect it. You respect my sport just like I respect your sport and you understand that if you get in an octagon you’re going to be at a disadvantage.”‘Just like if I get into the boxing ring with you, I’m going to be at a disadvantage’.”But he was like, ‘We will make a s*** ton of money’. I said, ‘Yeah, sometimes it ain’t about the money, I can make money but you ain’t about to be kicking me, dude’.”Kicks and elbows man that s*** ain’t no joke.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMcGregor put his UFC career on hold in 2017 to face ring great Floyd Mayweather in a crossover clash worth huge sums.Crawford meanwhile wrestled in his youth but went on to become one of the greatest boxers of his era. McGregor said during a Duelbits livestream: “Crawford is very slick, he also has a wrestling background pedigree.”You know they’re always talking to me about bouts. I’ve already boxed a boxer, and the best boxer in MMA is me.”You know what I mean? I generate the most. We were talking back and forth about a two-fight deal.”In Crawford’s last fight he beat Israil Madrimov to win the WBA super-welterweight world title.It was also his first with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh’s Riyadh Season – who recently partnered with the UFC.And McGregor, 36, was the first to reveal that Crawford, 37, was approached for the two-fight double header before declining. He said: “I get on the phone and say ‘Crawford, they’re here talking about you and me. Two-fight deal, MMA first, boxing second.”I know you have an extensive wrestling background, and balls the size of a Bengal tiger.”They’re asking for a fight, it’ll be hundreds of millions on the line. ‘What’s up?’, I said.”And then he goes, ‘I don’t fancy taking a kick off Conor McGregor’, that’s what he said. You have to respect that.”Crawford is a four-division champion and considered one of the best boxers on the planet.He is currently eyeing a super-fight against Mexican icon Canelo Alvarez, 34, despite rumours of pondering retirement.McGregor meanwhile has been out of action since July 2021 when he broke his leg before being ruled out of his return bout in June.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Irishman was forced to pull out of facing Michael Chandler due to a toe injury.Chandler, 38, has since signed to rematch Charles Oliveira, 34, on November 16 to leave McGregor’s next fight in doubt. More

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      Nick Ball vs Ronny Rios: Date, exact ring walk, TV channel and live stream for featherweight title fight

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      NICK BALL returns to the ring on Saturday night for the first defence of his WBA featherweight title.The pint-sized pugilist, 27, will face American Ronny Rios, 34, at the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, in front of his home crowd for the first time in more than four years.Nick Ball won the title in Saudi Arabia in June with a brilliant performance against Raymond FordCredit: GettyThe 5ft 2in Ball has had his last two fights in Saudi Arabia, the first a controversial draw with Rey Vargas before finally getting his hand on a title belt against the previously unbeaten Raymond Ford in June.It will be Ball’s third title fight of 2024 and his first defence of his world title in front of a sold out arena.When is Nick Ball vs Ronny Rios?The fight takes place on Saturday, October 5.Timings are yet to be confirmed but we expect the ring walk to take place at 10.30pm.The card takes place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.What TV channel is showing Nick Ball vs Ronny Rios and can it be live streamed?Nick Ball is under Frank Warren’s Queensbury banner so the fight will take place on TNT Sports in the UK.TNT Sports 2 is the channel with coverage from 7pm.It is also on TNT Sports Ultimate for 4k viewing.Those in the UK can also stream it on Discovery+.US viewers can watch the action on ESPN+ from 2pm ET.Who is on the card?Nick Ball vs Ronny Rios (WBA featherweight title)Henry Turner vs Jack Rafferty (British super-lightweight title)Andrew Cain vs Lazaro CasseresJadier Herrera vs Oliver FloresJames McGivern vs Requen Cona Facundo ArceBrad Strand vs Marvin SolanoJack Turner vs Gonzalo CorinaldesiNelson Birchall vs Mark ButlerBoma Brown vs Amine BoucettaLucas Biswana vs Jakub LaskowskiWalter Fury vs Dale ArrowsmithJoe Cooper vs Lukasz BarabaszWhat’s been said?Ball said: “There are a lot of big fights out there for me.”I need to get through this and hopefully we can get one of the other champions in the ring. “I have shown that I will go anywhere and fight anybody.”Most read in Boxing More

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      Jake Paul given court date for Eddie Hearn’s $100million defamation lawsuit after motion to have it dismissed is denied

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      JAKE PAUL has been given an October 16 court date for Eddie Hearn’s $100million defamation lawsuit.The YouTube star-turned-boxer saw his motion to have the £75m case thrown out rejected by a New York judge.Jake Paul is preparing to take on Mike Tyson in the ringCredit: ReutersPromoter Eddie Hearn launched the lawsuit against Paul in 2022Credit: ReutersIt comes as the 27-year-old prepares to face legend Mike Tyson, 58, in a professional fight on November 15.Promoter Hearn and Matchroom Boxing launched a lawsuit against Paul in September 2022 over comments the American made about a fight judge.Hearn was accused of paying Glen Feldman to score bouts in favour of Katie Taylor against Amanda Serrano and Anthony Joshua in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.Serrano was in the MVP (Most Valuable Promotions) team, which Paul co-founded with Nakis Bidarian in 2021. READ MORE IN BOXINGA court judge has denied Paul’s motion to dismiss the defamation case.The lawsuit is now due to proceed, starting with a court date in little more than a fortnight’s time.Hearn is suing for damages of more than $100m (£75m).Meanwhile, Paul is also getting ready for a potential onslaught from Tyson early in next month’s controversial bout.The 31-year age gap has raised eyebrows.Most read in BoxingAnd Paul, who has a 10-1 record, warned the Baddest Man on The Planet he’ll get a shock if he tries to finish the contest quickly.He told the Daily Mail: “I could definitely see him trying to [go for an early KO], but he’ll find out very quickly that I also have a ton of power.”Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ But in a promo video, Tyson’s team claimed the ex-world champion was preparing to “throw not just one bomb” but “missile after missile”.They added: “If the fight were today, Jake Paul would be done.” More

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      Watch British rapper’s ferocious boxing training session as fans beg him to fight Jake Paul and ‘slap a YouTuber about’

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      RAPPER Bugzy Malone had fans begging him to fight Jake Paul after releasing footage of an explosive boxing training session.The music artist – real name Aaron Daniel Davies – boxed as a teenager after coming out of prison.Bugzy Malone released explosive boxing trainingCredit: InstagramFans want him to fight Jake PaulCredit: InstagramYouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is 10-1 as a boxerCredit: Getty He remains a big fan of the sport and is friends with professional fighters Lyndon Arthur and Zelfa Barrett.Bugzy – who made his acting debut in Guy Ritchie’s 2019 movie The Gentlemen – continues to train in boxing as part of his fitness regime.In a recent Instagram post, the singer, 33, showed off his hand speed on the pads with a trainer hammering in hooks.Fans flooded the comment section to demand fights against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and American legend Floyd Mayweather. READ MORE IN BOXINGOne said: “I feel like you’ll be fighting Floyd soon.”Another added: “Getting ready to take Floyd’s 0.”One reacted: “I hope Jake Paul calls you out, so you can teach him a lesson.”Another said: “You have a boxing match ASAP bro you can box. Go slap a youtuber about and get a couple milli.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul, 27, is 10-1 in the boxing ring and faces boxing great Mike Tyson, 58, on November 15 in his biggest yet most controversial fight. Mayweather, 47, meanwhile officially retired in 2017 but continues to box in exhibition bouts. British rap star and actor reveals talks to fight Floyd Mayweather as Eddie Hearn teases UK venueBugzy claimed on Eddie Hearns’s podcast that he has turned down boxing bouts before but was approached to face Mayweather. He said: “Before I even thought of, ‘Hold on, am I getting my head punched in there all night long?’ I just said, ‘Yeah.'”He said, ‘Floyd Sr likes your physique, he said you look strong.’ So then we start talking to them about the weight, like, ‘What do you want me to weigh on this night?'”And they’re like, ‘Yeah, you can come in heavier.’ And I thought, ‘Flipping heck, that gives me a puncher’s chance.'”Mayweather has shared the ring with the likes of Paul’s brother Logan before and Bugzy gives himself a puncher’s chance in the bout. He said: “That Logan Paul, I reckon he’s a decent boxer, he looks OK, he’s an athlete.”However, it looked like he caught Floyd with a shot and after it, it didn’t look like he knew exactly what to do. If I caught Floyd with a shot, I’d know what to do.”So I’d have thought one or two things are gonna happen, I’m gonna get punched up all night and I’m not going to be able to touch him or I do touch him, if I touch him, I hurt him.”If I hurt him, with the right training I reckon I could follow it up with a second phase attack and potentally get him out of there.”So I thought, feels like Floyd is still taking chances if he’s saying I can come in a bit heavier.”Obviously, I’m a busy bee, and if I’m going to take a slot out of my life to live as a proper boxer, train for flipping 12 weeks to go in a boxing ring and risk it all, I’m going to try and make it happen.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So in my long song I just mention it and I just say, ‘If Floyd really wants to fight, I’ll walk the walk.'”These YouTube guys and all that, I don’t fancy putting my name next to that. If I’m going to step out of my lane it has to really make sense.”Rapper Bugzy Malone boxed during his youthCredit: Getty More